What does HRESULT 0xC004C003 (SL_E_CHPA_PRODUCT_KEY_BLOCKED) mean?

 
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SL_E_CHPA_PRODUCT_KEY_BLOCKED

SL_E_CHPA_PRODUCT_KEY_BLOCKED (0xc004c003) is a Windows Software Licensing activation-service code. The activation service has blocked the product key. This is not a local configuration error that can be fixed by modifying Windows files or retrying activation with the same key.

What to check

  • Stop using the blocked key and verify the purchase channel or organization entitlement.
  • If the key was supplied by an employer or institution, contact its licensing administrator.
  • If the key was purchased from a reseller, use the seller or Microsoft support process with proof of purchase.

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